Manufacturing Process Engineer

Pactiv Evergreen Inc; Macon, Airport Drive (GA, MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer - Quality to enhance production processes for Molded Fiber products. This role involves leading teams, improving manufacturing efficiency, and ensuring product quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, management experience, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and quality, and contribute to a company that prioritizes employee benefits and professional growth. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Annual incentive bonus

401(k) plan with dollar for dollar match

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing with process control and quality inspection.
• Management experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for Molded Fiber products.
• Lead quality root cause investigations and manage quality concerns.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Skills

Leadership Effectiveness

Troubleshooting Skills

Time Management

Advanced Mathematical Skills

Education

BA/BS in Chemical Engineering

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering

BA/BS in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Solid Works

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

PI Systems

Job description

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar for dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and family care benefits.

Responsibilities

The Manufacturing Process Engineer - Quality is responsible for developing and improving the manufacturing processes surrounding the production of Molded Fiber products and providing leadership for associates assigned to support quality and process monitoring.

• Works with management, technicians and operators to continually improve manufacturing processes (Decrease cycle times/optimize production, maximize throughput rate, increase product quality, and minimize scrap) and troubleshooting processing problems.
• Creates and maintains accurate engineering/process documentation such as molding specifications, Process Flow diagrams, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), etc.
• Establishes set-up and processing parameters based on material and machine capabilities.
• Develops molding procedures to ensure consistent processing of product on all shifts.
• Monitors and reviews daily production efficiencies with Production Manager on machine/process to ensure consistent processing.
• Performs specified design of experiments and establishes capability studies.
• Participates in documenting capital equipment justification.
• Oversees the lab & process technicians, testing results, procedures, and overall quality program.
• Leads Quality root cause investigations.
• Monitors and coordinates responses to quality concerns from internal and external sources.
• Manages and coordinates the NSF audit and GMP standards for the plant.
• Immediately addresses and reports safety issues or hazards.
• Maintains excellent safety record.
• Maintains excellent attendance record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience in a manufacturing environment; including successful completion of jobs or similar activities requiring control of a mechanical process and inspection of product to meet quality standards.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience managing and leading direct reports in a manufacturing environment or relevant experience.
• Must have Continuous Improvement experience.
• SPC Gain Seeker experience.
• Food Safety / GMP experience highly desired.
• Paper science or paper making experience highly desired.
• Must have management/supervisory experience.
• Must have analytical skills and proven leadership effectiveness.
• Experience and/or working knowledge of Solid Works and AutoCAD is a plus.
• Demonstrated self-compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• PI systems experience (digital EOT systems).
• Proficient to expert knowledge in pulp and fiber process and tooling.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Advanced mathematical skills and numerical accuracy.